Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints John the Baptist, Stephen, and Lawrence
1624
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman holding a baby while floating above a rocky ground. Below her, three men kneel or stand, each holding something—a cross, a book, and a stone. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of shading to show folds in clothes and rough textures. The artist used ink and chalk on paper, adding white highlights to make the figures pop. The scene looks busy but has a soft, almost dreamy feel. Want to see how this style fits into a bigger art movement? Check out Baroque.
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